17 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1931
Page
1
The article argues March is the worst month in Washington and questions delaying the president's seat after election. It suggests adopting immediate seating in 1932 regardless of who wins.
Quirky incident list from Michigan and Ohio states: a bad shot wounds a hunter in the thigh and abdomen while another fires at a deer and hits himself. A man in Lorain attempts bear theft with a brain necklace, prompting police intervention as he is described as drunk or rainbound. Reports also note deer hunting season openings and rough handling of game.
A fragmented year end scene recalls the children’s season and Christmas trading. Shoppers bustle as gifts wrap up and stores clear stock while families prepare for festive meals and gatherings amid lingering post holiday mood.
A Muskegon tale retold with humor describes John M. Young of Newberry dying and leaving a will demanding a lively funeral with musicians as pallbearers and cigars, candy for women and children, and a raucous procession to spread cheer rather than sorrow. Four shopping days remain until Christmas.
A report claims 862 Georgia auto owners lack key features for starting, with many cars unable to start in winter. The piece also mentions men biting dogs to warm a car and a bizarre tale about a bull near Cehg Tessmnan.
A ill tempered fragment notes a fellow admitted to the county infirmary and hints at a nearby speak easy amid car clusters. The misspelled text conveys a troubled scene with no clear dates or names.
A Grand Rapids Chronicle critique remarks on Judge Lindsey rising at St John’s Cathedral to challenge Bishop Manning and defend press seating amidst a sermon like a prizefight scene. The piece notes the unusual press presence at religious service and questions the impact on reverence.
Supt John Hooper of Carter ton and Sunday Lakemires died in a shaft accident at the Wak-Seld mine on Wednesday morning while returning to the surface from the eighth level. He was believed trapped between the ship and habets, similar to the death of Captain Presbens. Hooper leaves a widow and three children at Negau nee.
After nearly three years idle the C D F hotel will open on January 1 with G D Meyers and C J Benson of Prentice Wis as lessees. A home wedding for Alex Strom and Minnie Johnson took place December 14 at A L Norberg home officiated by Rev J W Passmore.
A historical note states that the most beautiful aniline dyes are produced from benzene, which is a byproduct of coal processing. This highlights early chemical dye manufacturing linked to coal byproducts.
Arnuel Electzion Neiee issues a notice that a meeting at First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan is set for Friday between 9 00 AM and 8 40 PM. The agenda includes forming a Board of Directors and conducting related business as needed before the new term begins. Publication appears in Besse Herald with signatures from S. Wildleases and Harry Kroobay.
In the matter of the estate of Jacob Fabiny deceased the probate court orders creditors to present their claims to the Probate Office on or before April 8, 1931 at ten o'clock in the forenoon. The order specifies the time and place to receive examine and adjust all claims against the estate.
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